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New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
MSMT’s underwhelming first report offers little original material, but experts hold out hope for future improvements
June 3, 2025
North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2025
June 2, 2025
North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome as plan for ‘outer space nuclear war’
An in-depth analysis of missile defense criticism, upgraded train station on Russia border, mega resort law and more
May 30, 2025
From a Seoul office, a North Korean defector governs the province of his birth
Ji Seong-ho serves as leader of a place where he can’t set foot, tasked with preparing for unification that may not come
May 30, 2025
Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’
Russian security chief says allies share ‘same trench’ in fight against Ukraine and West, meeting with DPRK counterpart
May 29, 2025
Should Seoul formally abandon the goal of reunification with North Korea?
Experts debate if unification is viable and changing attitudes toward the DPRK ahead of the ROK presidential election
May 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser
Wi Sung-lac says candidate’s party has fought for democracy and human rights, despite criticism of its record on DPRK
May 28, 2025
North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu
Russia dispatches reciprocal delegation to Pyongyang as faltering peace talks raise questions about DPRK role in Ukraine
May 27, 2025
ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites
‘Ringleader’ of China-based syndicate worked with DPRK hackers to bring in over $17M for regime, prosecutors say
May 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
South Korean presidential frontrunner also pledges to help separated families and defectors, pursue talks with Pyongyang
May 26, 2025
